DOLE files charges against ‘bogus’ labor inspector

Beware of bogus labor inspectors and report them immediately to us, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) alerted all firms operating in Central Luzon.

We would like to inform our employers and the general public that Mr. Jorge Domasig Dimayuga, 47 years old, married and unemployed, and a resident of 3060 San Agustin Village, Mapulang Lupa, Valenzuela City, is not in any capacity connected with the DOLE Regional Office No. 3 and its seven Field Offices. Furthermore, he is not authorized to hold Joint Assessments (JAs) or any type of regulatory functions mandated by this office. Please do not engage with this person.

The DOLE issued the statement after filing charges against Dimayuga following his arrest in an entrapment operation by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Meycauayan, Bulacan.

She said the DOLE Bulacan Field Office received a call early this month from Ben-Ben Trading/Classic Particles Manufacturing Ltd. Co. -- a firm operating in Meycauayan, Bulacan � to verify if a certain 'Jorge Dimayuga' was employed with the DOLE.

She added the poseur was also asking money from the company in exchange for exempting the company from being subjected to a DOLE joint assessment or inspection.

DOLE Assistant Regional Director Geraldine Panlilio also joined in filing charges against Dimayuga for falsifying her signature in the said Notice of Assessment.

The evidences against Dimayuga presented to the Prosecutor's Office include the marked money and falsified identification cards and documents.

To ensure that similar misdeeds will never happen again, Dione called all 56 Labor Laws Compliance Officers in an emergency meeting to remind them of their oath and duties.

It is unfortunate that some elements of society, whether individuals or groups, would use the DOLE or any other government agency, for their own gain at the expense of others. I appeal to our LLCOs to be reminded of your oath as civil servants and remain committed, in serving our people by implementing our Labor Laws Compliance System the right way in pursuit of the promotion of social justice, Dione said.

The public is encouraged to report any 'bogus' inspectors to the DOLE Central Luzon hotline numbers at 0925-8150214 (mobile) and (045) 455-1619 (landline) and email at dolero3@gmail.com.

The public is also highly encouraged to report to DOLE Hotline 1349 to alert all other DOLE regional and field offices in case similar incidents may arise in other areas in the country.